Health Links
The following links are listed to provide you with additional online care information and counseling resources. The links are provided for user convenience. Dr. Joe does not guarantee the accuracy, relevance, or completeness of information listed on each site. The inclusion of the links is not intended to endorse views, products or services expressed.
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Lifestylemedicine.org
Lifestyle Medicine Global
lifestylemedicineglobal.org
True Health Initiative
http://www.truehealthinitiative.org/
Society of Behavioral Medicine
www.sbm.org
The American College of Sports Medicine
acsm.org
The American College of Healthcare Executives
ache.org
The American Psychological Association
apa.org
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist
camft.org
WEBSITES AND RESOURCES
http://healthfinder.gov/HealthTools/#
Multiple sources and tools for healthy living.
http://drmcdougall.com/video/mcdougalls_moments.html
Two minute videos from John McDougall, MD on health and medicine topics.
Healthy Roads Media
A source of quality health information in many languages and multiple formats.
http://community.breastcancer.org/livegreen/think-pink-live-green-a-step-by-step-guide-to-reducing-your-risk-of-breast-cancer/
A Guide to Reducing Your Risk of Breast Cancer from BreastCancer.org
http://www.
Podcasts by ACLM member John Westerdahl, PhD, MPH, RD, CNS
www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/co_reg.php
Free newsletters on a wide range of health topics from Harvard Medical School.
Population Health
wellsource.com
Arthritis
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/arthritis/
"Move to Improve" The CDC offers exercise community program information and advice for individuals.
Heart Health
http://www.americanheart.org
American Heart Association
http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/podcasts/gupta/site/2011/08/29/sgmd.last.heart.attack.cnn
"The Last Heart Attack": Sanjay Gupta Interviews President Bill Clinton, Dean Ornish, and Caldwell Esselstyn.
Is TeleHealth or TeleMedicine Right for Me?
https://www.
consumersadvocate.org/online- therapy#toc-overview
Understanding Depression
Diagnosing Depression - Your Guide to Depression & Mental Health in the UK https://www.insurancewith.com/
Understanding Addiction
What are the Treatment Options?
12-Step Programs for Alcohol and Drug Addiction
Medication-Assisted Treatment for Drug Abuse
How to Design the Perfect Meditation Room
Addiction Recovery Through Yoga
Why Exercise Helps Promote Addiction Recovery
5 Ways to Get Better Sleep in Addiction Recovery
Understanding Mental Health
http://detoxrehabs.org/
How to Identify the Early Signs of Mental Health
Addiction Treatment Centers
americanaddictioncenters.com
addictioncenter.com
https://www.alcoholrehabguide.
Addiction Resources for Family
http://drug-and-alcohol-treatment.net/20-parenting-techniques-can-help-discourage-addiction/
20 Parenting Techniques that Can Help Discourage Addiction
Is Your Home an Accomplice for Your Rebellious Teen?
Parent Talk Kit: Tips for Talking and What to Say to Prevent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Signs of Addiction and Drug Use
My Child Is Using Drugs or Drinking Alcohol -- What Should I Do?
Home After Rehab: The Guide to Finding the Right Place for Recovery
9 Steps to Take When Your Recovering Teen Comes Home from Treatment
NUTRITION
NutritionFacts.org.
Nutrition-related research, as published in scientific journals, in short, easy to understand video segments.
http://win.niddk.nih.gov/order/orderpub.htm
Weight Control Information Network. Many free downloads about weight and fitness for all ages.
http://health.nih.gov/category/FoodNutritionandMetabolism
Broad spectrum of nutrition, eating disorders and other health/diet information from National Institutes of Health.
Nutrition and Healthy Eating
Nutrition basics by the Mayo Clinic, with many links to articles
http://depts.washington.edu/nwlrc/dietfis.html
The Northwest Lipid Research Clinic Fat Intake Scale.
http://riskfactor.cancer.gov/DHQ
The National Cancer Institute site with a self-administered food frequency questionnaire.
http://www.nalusda.gov/fnic
Food & Nutrition Information Center, US Dept of Agriculture for food guide pyramid, dietary supplements, and much more.
http://www.usda.gov/cnpp
Center for Nutrition Policy Promotion, US Dept of Ag for dietary guidelines, interactive healthy eating index and more.
Lighter
www.lighter.world
Plant Based Menu Planning, Nutritional Consults, Food Delivery
We show you what food to buy and how to throw great meals together, based on the recommendations of food leaders.
E4Diabetes Solution
http://www.e4balance.org/ds/
http://www.cyberdiet.com
Nutrition information and self-assessment materials
http://vrg.org
Information about vegetarian diets from the Vegetarian Resource Group.
http://www.meatlessmonday.com/
Meatless Monday, a non-profit initiative to encourage Americans to cut meat from their diet one day a week.
DIABETES
EXERCISE AND FITNESS
http://www.abeforfitness.com
The A-B-E for Fitness program offers a free video library of 3 to 8 minute activity bursts that will allow you, your colleagues and your family to move and exercise everywhere, everyday!
http://www.health.gov/paguidelines
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Physical Activity Guidelines
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUaInS6HIGo
Entertaining and educational video by Dr. Mike Evans, featuring the wisdom of ACLM advisor Steven Blair, PED.
http://www.shapeup.org
Consumer weight control site.
http://www.justmove.org
Affiliated with American Heart Association; exercise diary.
http://www.fitness.gov
President's Council on Physical Fitness and sports site with links.
http://www.exerciseismedicine.org
By the Exercise is Medicine Task Force, resources for providers, professionals and the public
AGING
https://www.caring.com/senior-
Online Diet & Exercise Trackers
http://www.webmd.com/diet/
WebMD offers this free tool
http://www.sparkpeople.com/
Another tool recommended to us
http://www.mapmywalk.com/
Utilize a mapping tool to measure your walking distance
http://bikejournal.com/home.
A free membership includes a mileage log, and ranks riders (competitive motivation)
Nutrition, Fitness, Smoking & Drug Awareness for Children and Teens
http://www.dole5aday.com
Educates about fruits and vegetables.
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn
Teen Nutrition site to empower children to make healthy food and activity choices.
SMOKING CESSATION
http://www.smokefree.gov/
Resources and tools to help stop smoking
http://www.womenshealth.gov/quit-smoking/tools/calendar.cfm
Smoking and how to quit
https://online.maryville.edu/healthcare-degrees/smoking-among-college-students/
Smoking among College Students
http://www.quitnow.ca/healthcare_providers/video_gallery.php
Video Gallery Demonstrating Smoking Intervention in a Primary Care Setting, in a Dental Office, and in a Pharmacy Setting, Demonstrations of how to use Nicotine Replacements, from British Columbia Ministry of Health
http://www.nida.nih.gov/drugpages/nicotine.html
National Institute on Drug Abuse
http://psych.med.nyu.edu/conditions-we-treat/conditions/tobacco-use-disorder
Nicotine addiction
http://www.lungusa.org/stop-smoking/about-smoking/
American Lung Association information pages
http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/CancerCauses/TobaccoCancer/index
American Cancer Society, tobacco and cancer
http://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/daily-checkup/easy-ways-reduce-your-cancer-risk/
9 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Cancer Risk
SMOKE, Second Hand Smoke, Cost of Smoking to Healthcare
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Tobacco/help-quitting
National Cancer Institute: Where to Get Help When You Decide to Quit Smoking
http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/quit_smoking/index.htm
CDC: Quit Smoking Resources
http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/health_effects/effects_cig_smoking
CDC: Health Effects of Cigarette Smoking
http://www.nyhealth.gov/prevention/tobacco_control/smoking_can_lead_to_vision_loss_or_blindness.htm
New York State Dept. of Health, smoking as a cause of blindness
http://www.girlshealth.gov/substance/quizzes/tobaccoquiz.cfm
Quiz for teens (girls) about chemicals in cigarettes
http://stopsmoking.stanford.edu/facts.html
Bullet point list on benefits of quitting, chemicals in cigarettes
http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/drugs/tobacco/quit.aspx?print=1
Bullet point list on benefits of quitting, links to more resources
Smoke-free Homes & Cars http://www.epa.gov/smokefree/
Follow this EPA program to create a smoke free environment.
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/secondhandsmoke/factsheets/factsheet1.html
Second hand smoke
Secondhand Smoke:http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/tobaccocancer/secondhand-smoke
The American Cancer Society provides a lot of facts and information on secondhand smoke.
Secondhand Smoke Facts: http://www1.umn.edu/perio/tobacco/secondhandsmoke.html
Come here to learn about the important facts about secondhand smoke.
Secondhand Smoke & Cancer: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Tobacco/ETS
Find out how secondhand smoke can cause cancer.
Cars: http://www.arb.ca.gov/toxics/ets/documents/ets_cars.pdf
The fact sheet highlights the dangers of secondhand smoke in cars.
Basic Information: http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/secondhand_smoke/
The CDC provides a list of links to learn more about secondhand smoke.
Health Consequences: http://www.smokefree.gov/topic-secondhand_smoke.aspx
Find out about the health consequences of secondhand smoke.
http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/second-hand-smoking-risks
The Government of Saskatchewan explains the risks of secondhand smoke for children.
Mental Health Hazard: http://www.healthfinder.gov/news/newsstory.aspx?docID=639897
The article explores how secondhand smoke can be a mental health hazard.
Booklet
The Welsh Assembly Government offers a booklet that explains all about secondhand smoke.
http://life.umt.edu/curry/Health%20Topics/Tobacco/Social%20Smoking.php
Social smoking
http://ijahsp.nova.edu/articles/Vol2num1/pdf/parish.pdf
Cost of smoking to healthcare system (PDF)
http://www.mit.edu/people/jeffrey/House_Testimony_Nov_1993.html
Cost of smoking to healthcare system
http://www.berkeley.edu/news/berkeleyan/1998/0916/smoking.html
Berkeley University: Cost of Smoking, 1998
Alcohol Abuse
http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohol-health
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Environmental
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/pesticides/index.cfm
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences page on pesticides, with links to pages on other environmental issues.
Addiction and Recovery
Alcoholics Anonymous
Center for On-Line Addiction
SAMHSA's Substance Abuse/Addiction
SAMHSA's Treatment and Recovery
Web of Addictions
Anxiety Disorders
Answers to Your Questions About Panic Disorder
National Center for PTSD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Mayo Clinic
International OCD Foundation
Calm Clinic
Associations & Institutes
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
American Counseling Association
American Psychiatric Association
American Psychological Association
Association for Psychological Science
Canadian Mental Health Association
Center for Mental Health Services
National Institute of Mental Health
Mental Health America
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ADDA - Attention Deficit Disorder Association
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, NIMH
Born to Explore: The Other Side of ADD/ADHD
Cancer
Financial Resources for Cancer Patients
Assistance Speaking to Your Doctor about Treatment
Looking Good with Cancer: Tips for Looking Your Best
Online Communities For Cancer Patients
Legal Resources for Cancer Patients
Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
Childhelp USA®
SAMHSA's Children and Families
SAMHSA's Protection and Advocacy
Questions and Answers about Memories of Childhood Abuse
The National Domestic Violence Hotline Website
Chronic Fatigue
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Depression
Bipolar Disorder News - Pendulum.org
Depression and How Therapy Can Help
Depression Screening
Depression Test, Symptoms of Depression, Signs of Depression
Developmental Disorders
Asperger's Disorder
NeuroWeb
Yale Autism Program
Diagnosis
DSM-IV-TR: Diagnoses and Criteria
Dissociation and Traumatic Stress
Sidran Traumatic Stress Institute
Drugs
www.drugwatch.com
Eating Disorders
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Something Fishy
Journals & Magazines
ADHD Report
Anxiety, Stress and Coping
Autism
Childhood
Contemporary Hypnosis
Dementia
Depression and Anxiety
Drug and Alcohol Review
Dyslexia
Early Child Development and Care
Eating Disorders
Educational Assessment
Journal of Gambling Studies
Journal of Happiness Studies
Journal of Mental Health and Aging
Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment
Language and Cognitive Processes
Loss, Grief & Care
Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
Metaphor and Symbol
Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
Parenting
Personal Relationships
Personality and Individual Differences
Psychiatric Bulletin
Psychology of Men & Masculinity
Psychology Today
Stress and Health
Studies in Gender and Sexuality
Substance Abuse
Trauma, Violence & Abuse
Medications and Health Supplements
Drug Interactions, Drugs.com
Drug Interactions, DIRECT
Medical Dictionary
Medications, FDA
Medication, Internet Mental Health
Medications, PDR
Medline, Comparison
Multivitamins
Mental Health Care General Links
CounsellingResource.com
Internet Mental Health
Let’s Talk Facts, APA
Mental Health Counselor Resources, About.com
Mental Help Net
PsychCentral.com
University of Michigan Health Library
Web Sites You Can Trust, Medical Library Association
Personality Disorders
Mental Help Net - Personality Disorders
Personality Disorders - Focus Adolescent Counselor Services
Suicide Awareness and Hotlines
SAMHSA's Suicide Prevention
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
Suicide: Read This First
Additional Mental Health Care & Counseling Resources
Disaster/Trauma
HIV/AIDS
Interpretation of Dreams
Keirsey (Myers-Briggs) Temperament Sorter
Signs of Menopause, Symptoms of Menopause
Exercise Retreats
https://upgradedpoints.com/
Oncology Resources
: https://www.mesotheliomaguide.
Note: Not responsible for the content, claims or representations of the listed sites.